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Who will be the “person responsible” for your health care if you lose capacity?
There are special laws in place in New South Wales for people over the age of 16 years who are not able to consent to medical treatment. This includes people who do not understand the general nature and effect of the treatment or cannot communicate their consent to...
Asset Protection in Mature Relationships
Asset Protection in Mature Relationships As legal professionals, we often counsel mature parties entering into new relationships later in life, bringing a wealth of experience and sometimes complex personal histories. Typically, each individual has accumulated assets,...
CMC In-House CLE Day
CMC In-House CLE Day We regard ongoing legal training highly and our professional staff and law student paralegals spent the day at our annual inhouse Continuing Legal Education at the Camden Valley Inn. We were treated to excellent guest speakers including Dean...
Granny Flat Agreements
Granny Flat Agreements We frequently assist multi-generational families who live on the same property. Very often, a parent has paid a lump sum to an adult child in return for a right to reside at the child's property. Everyone is happy and they get along because...
Is Mediation Right for Me?
Is Mediation Right for Me? The high profile defamation proceedings recently launched in the WA Supreme Court by former defence minister, Linda Reynolds, against Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz have been referred to mediation by the Judge presiding over the Case. He...
What Happens to your Pet if you Pass Away in Australia?
What Happens to your Pet if you Pass Away In a comprehensive study by Animal Medicines Australia, it was found that nearly 70% of Australian households are pet owners, with many considering their pet a beloved family member. This growing trend has led to an increased...
DeFacto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes
DeFacto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes Inheritance disputes can often involve a person claiming to be a de facto partner of the deceased. Establishing the existence of a de facto relationship can have significant benefits in the context of a deceased estate...
‘Thumbs Up’ emoji!
Think twice before sending your ‘Thumbs Up’ emoji! As a fast and easy way to express ourselves in online communication, emojis have been described as the digital equivalent of body language and have become firmly embedded in the way people communicate online. As fun...
Bank of Mum and Dad
It is not unusual for parents to advance their children money. It could be for their first car, grandchildren’s school fees, a holiday, medical expenses or even a superannuation contribution. In recent years, it has become increasingly common for parents to help their...
If I could say one thing – David Borg
If I could say one thing by David Borg | 08 03, 2023 | Latest NewsIf I could say one thing – David Borg "Obtain legal advice before speaking to the police" The NSW Police have the burden to prove that you are guilty, you do not have to prove you are innocent. As a...
Property Tax – First Home Buyer Choice – What is it?
Property Tax - First Home Buyer Choice - What is it? by Caldwell Martin Cox | 13 02, 2023 | Latest NewsYou may have recently heard the recent announcement of the First Home Buyers Choice gain by the NSW State Government. The existing First Home Buyers Scheme only...
Estate Planning – If You Have A Company Or Businesses
Estate Planning - If You Have A Company Or Businesses by Caldwell Martin Cox | 13 02, 2023 | Latest NewsPeople often think of a Will, Power of Attorney and Enduring Guardian documents to plan for how their personal affairs are going to operate if they were to fall ill...
De Facto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes
De Facto Relationships and Inheritance Disputes by Caldwell Martin Cox | 19 12, 2022 | Latest NewsInheritance disputes can often involve a person claiming to be a de facto partner of the deceased. Establishing the existence of a de facto relationship can have...
Christmas Party
Christmas Party by Caldwell Martin Cox | 02 01, 2023 | Latest NewsAfter a very busy 2022, our staff were able to kick up their heels at our Christmas Party at the Camden Valley Inn. Everyone was invited to come as their favourite Christmas movie character. Winner of...
How Do I Get Out Of A Contract I Wish I’d Never Signed?
How Do I Get Out Of A Contract I Wish I’d Never Signed? by Caldwell Martin Cox | 19 12, 2022 | Latest NewsYou signed a contract, but things aren’t working out. Maybe the services you signed up to haven’t met your expectations. You’ve found a better deal, or you’ve...
The Not So Modern Family
The Not So Modern Family by Caldwell Martin Cox | 19 12, 2022 | Latest NewsThe law has come a long way to incorporate modern family units, but where does it draw the line? In a decision by the Federal Circuit Court, a man who was not the biological father of the child...
Powers Of Attorney – Not Just For The Elderly
Powers Of Attorney – Not Just For The Elderly by Caldwell Martin Cox | 19 12, 2022 | Latest NewsMany people think that Powers of Attorney are only for our elderly citizens. That is not the case at all. A Power of Attorney can be a very useful document for any adult to...
CMC CLE Day
CMC CLE Day by Caldwell Martin Cox | 19 12, 2022 | Latest NewsEvery year, lawyers and licensed conveyancers have to keep their knowledge up to date via Continuing Legal Education (CLE) so it was great to get all of our professional staff together on Friday, 28 October...
If I Could Say One Thing – Reta Benjamin
If I could say one thing by Reta Benjamin | 17 09, 2022 | Latest NewsIf I could say one thing …. it’s that estate planning is not only for the wealthy. If you have money in the bank, a vehicle, some equity in a property or some superannuation, you should speak to...
Travel
Travel by Caldwell Martin Cox| 17 10, 2022 | Latest NewsOh how happy we are that travel has opened back up. We’ve all missed travelling, gaining cultural experiences and just having a break! Within the last few months, Carolina and Amrit went on well-deserved...
Be careful when considering dismissing your injured employees
Be careful when considering dismissing your injured employees by Geoff Lloyd | 11 10, 2022 | Latest NewsBe careful when considering dismissing your injured employees It is unlawful under the Fair Work Act for a Federal system Employer to dismiss an Employee because...